Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein)
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268. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a planned specialist autism unit at a school (details supplied) will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23665/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department approved funding to the school in question to undertake re-configuration works within the school building to provide accommodation for pupils with special educational needs. The project has been devolved to the Board of Management for delivery.

The school has since sought funding for additional works and this request is currently being considered by my Department. A decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process has been concluded.